As the Lantern Festival approaches, this episode is themed "Celebrating the Lantern Festival – Wang Xiaoyu's Pear Blossom Drum II," taking listeners into the atmosphere of ancient streets filled with lights and music. The program is divided into two parts: First, continuing last week's "Reading Lao Can," it focuses on the pear blossom drum performance by Bai Niu (Wang Xiaoyu) from Liu E's *The Travels of Lao Can*. Bai Niu's clear and melodious singing style leaps from the page, becoming a classic image of the pear blossom drum. Simultaneously, traditional Chinese music related to Shandong is played to complement the theme, showcasing the boldness and elegance of local folk arts. The second part celebrates the Lantern Festival with the audience. The Lantern Festival is not only a day for family reunion but also the most anticipated carnival time of the year for ancient people. The bustling streets and brightly lit markets make it a true Chinese carnival, a time for friends and family to enjoy together, and for lovers to admire the lanterns. The program specifically introduces the holiday system and curfew exceptions for the Lantern Festival in ancient times, and reviews the cultural significance of the Lantern Festival as "China's ancient Valentine's Day." Through Ouyang Xiu's "Sheng Chazi" ("The moon rises above the willow tips, we meet after dusk") and Xin Qiji's "Qing Yu An: Lantern Festival" ("I searched for him a thousand times in the crowd, then suddenly turning around, I found him where the lanterns were dim"), the program captures the poetic and romantic atmosphere of the Lantern Festival. Through the interweaving of music and poetry, the program takes listeners on a journey through time, allowing them to experience the lanterns, human warmth, and joy of the Lantern Festival. Through the melodious singing of the Pear Blossom Drum and the resounding tune of the Suona, the bustling scene of the ancient market is recreated, immersing people in the festive atmosphere of reunion, romance and cultural fusion.